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Robert Frost: “Acquainted with the Night”

February 4, 2021 No Comments

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Acquainted with the Night BY ROBERT FROST I have been one acquainted with the night.I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.I have outwalked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane.I have passed by the watchman on his beatAnd dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. I have stood still and stopped the sound of feetWhen far away an interrupted cryCame over houses from another street, But not to call me back or say good-bye;And further still at an unearthly height,One luminary clock against the sky Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right. I have been one acquainted with the night. Source: PoetryFoundation.org You might also enjoy our posts Robert Frost: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, The Road Not Taken, Mending Wall, and Ghost House. Robert Frost in 1943. (Eric Schaal/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

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Captain Tom Moore will Live on as an Icon in Our Hearts

February 4, 2021 No Comments

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Captain Tom Moore, a beloved United Kingdom (UK) icon, passed away on February 2, 2021. A British World War II veteran, he was at home in April 2020, when he started a fundraising effort that grew to a worldwide phenomenon. The UK was in the midst of a dark time with a national lockdown of homes and businesses due to the pandemic, and since Captain Tom Moore was grateful for his recent care during hospital stays he wanted to raise money and spirits of the National Health Services (NHS). Captain Tom would begin a 24-day campaign branded “Tom’s 100th Birthday Walk for the NHS”. The funds would go to NHS Charities Together which supports the NHS. Photo Credit: BBC.com “When we started off with this exercise we didn’t anticipate we’d get anything near that sort of money. It’s really amazing. All of them, from top to bottom, in the National…

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Wild Nights – Wild Nights by Emily Dickinson

February 3, 2021 3 Comments

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Wild Nights — Wild Nights!Were I with theeWild Nights should beOur luxury! Futile — the Winds —To a Heart in port —Done with the Compass —Done with the Chart! Rowing in Eden —Ah, the Sea!Might I but moor — Tonight —In Thee! Source: PoetryinVoice.com To learn more about Emily Dickinson you can visit our blog post “A Short Bio on Emily Dickinson and the Poem that Captured Me”. Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images You might also enjoy Frost’s Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, The Road not Taken, Ghost House, and Mending Wall.

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Mardi Gras 2021 Revived Through Yardi Gras

February 1, 2021 No Comments

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Mardi Gras parades as all big public events during this world-wide pandemic have fallen victim to cancellation, however that celebratory spirit is rising through a new tradition. New Orleans possesses a resilience to hardships – centuries of rising above any obstacles and enduring as an amazing city. Mardi Gras 2021 is no exception. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. Artists, restaurants, businesses, and homeowners have collaborated to create “Yardi Gras”. Artists and krewes are installing beautiful, creative displays and mounting them on houses and in yards. The displays are spread out in the city so easier for the public to drive or walk by without worrying about crowds of people. Yardi Gras is keeping artists afloat and helping the economy continue to make money in a…

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Nature goes Viral

January 31, 2021 No Comments

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Have you ever seen a coyote and badger hang out, play, and travel together? Well, neither had we until now. Peninsula Open Space and Trust is an organization in California that preserves and protects open space in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. In February 2020, they captured extraordinary footage of two species working and playing together and the video went viral. We loved the video and found others on their site. Animals in the wild without human interaction are fascinating to watch. Posting this for fun and entertainment on our blog. Visit POST to learn more about their efforts, partners, and contributions to the environment. Coyote and Badger: More Friendship (and Waddles) in Extended Video – California Wildlife Camera https://youtu.be/mGyHlYPupHg In this extended video cut, we see these two were together for more than an hour and possibly even longer. This shared use of a human-made crossing…

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Valentine’s Day at Homegoods

January 28, 2021 No Comments

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Valentine’s Day is for lovers, friends, and families, including furry ones. Popped into a local Homegoods store today to check out what’s available for the holiday. The mix of red, yellow, and pink colors made me happy so I snapped images of what I liked to use as a little visual post. A kickoff to more as we move towards the month of February. [envira-gallery id=’7217′] [envira-gallery id=’7227′] [envira-gallery id=’7232′] I have yet to understand the appeal of the gnomes in all seasonal decorations? Can anyone explain why? When did they start mixing in with every holiday and who’s buying them? Curious.

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Five Positive Things Last Week of January for Me

January 27, 2021 2 Comments

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Each week of 2021 I am going to do my best to record what positive things happen each week. We all want to have a better year then 2020. Let’s hope for change in the world. You can find negative news without much effort and I am trying to focus on the happier things to boost my days. These are my five things from the last week, and I encourage you to find the things that make you happy. Our mental health is so essential now more than ever. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. [envira-gallery id=’7140′] Nicoletta Ceccoli creates beautifully subtle illustrations you see most often as tarot cards, however, they are limited edition prints available for sale and books as well. Her surrealistic images…

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Scallops, Grits and Wilted Spinach

January 26, 2021 No Comments

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Scallops and Grits with Wilted Spinach Dinner idea I saw posted by my friend, Nancy. We love scallops and grits so what's not to love? Paired it with my favorite wine. 1 lb. Scallops3/4 C Stone Ground GritsLemon juiceButter1/2 Bag Spinach leavesSalt as preferred Cook grits same time as searing scallops to keep them hotHeat a large saute or frying pan on a high setting. Add butter and allow it to melt, and then add scallops. Clump scallops together. We added a splash of lemon juice to each scallop. You can add more according to your taste. Cook until light golden with a little searing on each side. Place them in a glass cooking dish and place in low heated oven to keep warm while you cook the spinach. Place spinach in the scallops' reduction in pan. Coat all of the spinach with the reduction. Spinach will wilt quickly so…

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Amanda Gorman reads the inauguration poem, “the Hill we climb”

January 21, 2021 No Comments

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https://youtu.be/LZ055ilIiN4 This young lady is only 22 years old and recites her original poem for the inauguration. Ms. Gorman is the National Youth Poet Laureate. What amazing talent she has and she made history today. One to listen to in the years to come. Gorman made history on Wednesday by becoming the youngest person ever to write and recite a poem during an inauguration. The Los Angeles native described her background in the powerful composition as a “skinny Black girl, descended from slaves and raised by a single mother [who] can dream of becoming president, only to find herself reciting for one.”ET Online article by Desiree Murphy Cover image credit: CONVIRON ALTATIS

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Alice in Wonderland Passage

January 20, 2021 No Comments

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This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. by Lewis Carroll from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland “Repeat `You are old, Father William,'” said the Caterpillar. Alice folded her hands, and began: — “You are old, father William,” the young man said, “And your hair has become very white; And yet you incessantly stand on your head — Do you think, at your age, it is right?” “In my youth,” father William replied to his son, “I feared it would injure the brain; But now that I’m perfectly sure I have none, Why, I do it again and again.” “You are old,” said the youth, “as I mentioned before, And have grown most uncommonly fat; Yet you turned a back-somersault in at the…